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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.53, 567.72 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.53, 567.72 and 264.11 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.53 : 567.72 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.53/567.72 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.53x = 567.72 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.53x = 149,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,940.53/411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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