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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 569.16 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 569.16 and 265.18 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 569.16 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/569.16 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 569.16 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 150,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,929.85/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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