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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 568.17 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 568.17 and 264.44 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 568.17 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/568.17 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 568.17 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 150,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,248.30/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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