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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 569.88 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 569.88 and 265.55 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 569.88 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/569.88 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 569.88 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 151,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,329.78/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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