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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 569.53 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 569.53 and 265.20 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 569.53 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/569.53 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 569.53 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 151,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,039.36/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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