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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 567.47 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 567.47 and 264.09 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 567.47 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/567.47 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 567.47 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 149,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,865.94/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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