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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 570.30 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 570.30 and 265.88 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 570.30 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/570.30 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 570.30 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 151,628.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,628.51/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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