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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.57, 569.33 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.57, 569.33 and 265.23 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.57 : 569.33 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.57/569.33 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.57x = 569.33 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.57x = 151,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,003.40/412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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