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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.86, 568.67 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.86, 568.67 and 264.57 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.86 : 568.67 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.86/568.67 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.86x = 568.67 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.86x = 150,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,451.70/411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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