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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.31, 570.18 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.31, 570.18 and 265.89 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.31 : 570.18 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.31/570.18 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.31x = 570.18 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.31x = 151,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,605.16/413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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