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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 568.08 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 568.08 and 264.60 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 568.08 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/568.08 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 568.08 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 150,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,313.97/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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