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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.70, 568.01 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.70, 568.01 and 264.42 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.70 : 568.01 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.70/568.01 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.70x = 568.01 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.70x = 150,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,193.20/411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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