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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 569.63 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 569.63 and 265.79 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 569.63 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/569.63 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 569.63 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 151,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,400.63/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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