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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.74, 567.94 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.74, 567.94 and 264.32 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.74 : 567.94 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.74/567.94 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.74x = 567.94 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.74x = 150,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,117.90/411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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