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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 568.07 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 568.07 and 264.39 is: 364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 568.07 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/568.07 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 568.07 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 150,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,192.03/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.90

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