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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 569.74 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 569.74 and 265.88 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 569.74 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/569.74 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 569.74 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 151,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,480.52/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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