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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.87, 568.17 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.87, 568.17 and 264.24 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.87 : 568.17 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.87/568.17 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.87x = 568.17 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.87x = 150,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,133.24/411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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