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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.61, 569.70 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.61, 569.70 and 265.32 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.61 : 569.70 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.61/569.70 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.61x = 569.70 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.61x = 151,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,152.80/412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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