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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.25 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.25 and 265.41 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.25 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.25 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.25 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 151,084.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,084.64/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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