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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.86, 568.44 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.86, 568.44 and 262.42 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.86 : 568.44 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.86/568.44 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.86x = 568.44 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.86x = 149,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,170.02/411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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