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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.31, 567.69 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.31, 567.69 and 264.01 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.31 : 567.69 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.31/567.69 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.31x = 567.69 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.31x = 149,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,871.68/411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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