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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 569.77 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 569.77 and 265.53 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 569.77 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/569.77 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 569.77 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 151,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,291.03/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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