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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 569.37 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 569.37 and 265.32 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 569.37 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/569.37 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 569.37 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 151,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,064.25/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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