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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.54, 568.01 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.54, 568.01 and 264.15 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.54 : 568.01 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.54/568.01 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.54x = 568.01 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.54x = 150,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,040.50/411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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