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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.54, 569.30 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.54, 569.30 and 265.17 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.54 : 569.30 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.54/569.30 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.54x = 569.30 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.54x = 150,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,961.28/412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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