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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 568.36 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 568.36 and 264.76 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 568.36 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/568.36 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 568.36 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 150,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,477.67/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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