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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 568.01 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 568.01 and 264.26 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 568.01 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/568.01 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 568.01 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 150,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,104.40/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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