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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 568.17 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 568.17 and 264.35 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 568.17 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/568.17 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 568.17 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 150,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,191.58/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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