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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.46, 569.24 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.46, 569.24 and 265.04 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.46 : 569.24 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.46/569.24 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.46x = 569.24 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.46x = 150,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,871.82/412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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