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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 569.91 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 569.91 and 265.66 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 569.91 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/569.91 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 569.91 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 151,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,400.87/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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