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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 568.18 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 568.18 and 264.40 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 568.18 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/568.18 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 568.18 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 150,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,226.79/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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