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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.55, 569.26 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.55, 569.26 and 265.38 is: 366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.55 : 569.26 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.55/569.26 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.55x = 569.26 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.55x = 151,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,067.47/412.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.18

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