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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 569.01 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 569.01 and 264.92 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 569.01 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/569.01 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 569.01 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 150,742.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,742.13/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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