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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.08, 570.18 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.08, 570.18 and 265.96 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.08 : 570.18 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.08/570.18 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.08x = 570.18 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.08x = 151,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,645.07/413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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