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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 568.04 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 568.04 and 264.28 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 568.04 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/568.04 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 568.04 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 150,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121.61/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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