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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 569.82 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 569.82 and 265.44 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 569.82 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/569.82 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 569.82 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 151,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,253.02/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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