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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 568.55 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 568.55 and 264.62 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 568.55 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/568.55 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 568.55 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 150,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,448.38/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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