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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.42, 568.65 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.42, 568.65 and 265.06 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.42 : 568.65 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.42/568.65 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.42x = 568.65 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.42x = 150,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,726.37/412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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