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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 569.86 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 569.86 and 265.84 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 569.86 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/569.86 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 569.86 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 151,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,491.58/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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