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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 569.57 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 569.57 and 265.34 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 569.57 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/569.57 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 569.57 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 151,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,125.53/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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