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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 567.94 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 567.94 and 263.96 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 567.94 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/567.94 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 567.94 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 149,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,913.44/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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