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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.43 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.43 and 265.29 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.43 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.43 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.43 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 151,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,064.08/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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