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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.15, 569.70 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.15, 569.70 and 265.59 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.15 : 569.70 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.15/569.70 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.15x = 569.70 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.15x = 151,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,306.62/413.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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