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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 568.86 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 568.86 and 265.14 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 568.86 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/568.86 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 568.86 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 150,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,827.54/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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