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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 568.06 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 568.06 and 264.34 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 568.06 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/568.06 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 568.06 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 150,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,160.98/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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