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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 567.72 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 567.72 and 264.09 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 567.72 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/567.72 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 567.72 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 149,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,929.17/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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