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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 569.50 and 265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 569.50 and 265.61 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 569.50 = 265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/569.50 = 265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 569.50 × 265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 151,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,265.65/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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