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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 569.98 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 569.98 and 265.79 is: 366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 569.98 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/569.98 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 569.98 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 151,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,494.98/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.43

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