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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 568.84 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 568.84 and 264.70 is: 365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 568.84 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/568.84 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 568.84 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 150,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,569.10/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.48

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