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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 570.03 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 570.03 and 265.67 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 570.03 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/570.03 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 570.03 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 151,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,440.30/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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