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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 567.93 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 567.93 and 264.29 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 567.93 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/567.93 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 567.93 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 150,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,098.22/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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