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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.81, 569.59 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.81, 569.59 and 265.42 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 569.59 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/569.59 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 569.59 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 151,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,180.58/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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