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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 569.03 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 569.03 and 265.04 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 569.03 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/569.03 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 569.03 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 150,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,813.53/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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