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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 567.82 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 567.82 and 264.30 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 567.82 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/567.82 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 567.82 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 150,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,074.83/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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