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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.74, 568.31 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.74, 568.31 and 264.35 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.74 : 568.31 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.74/568.31 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.74x = 568.31 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.74x = 150,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,232.75/411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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