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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 569.04 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 569.04 and 265 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 569.04 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/569.04 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 569.04 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 150,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,795.60/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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