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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 567.98 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 567.98 and 264.24 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 567.98 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/567.98 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 567.98 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 150,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,083.04/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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