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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 569.13 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 569.13 and 264.94 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 569.13 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/569.13 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 569.13 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 150,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,785.30/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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