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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 568.29 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 568.29 and 264.57 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 568.29 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/568.29 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 568.29 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 150,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,352.49/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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