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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 567.92 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 567.92 and 264.08 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 567.92 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/567.92 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 567.92 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 149,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,976.31/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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