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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 568.40 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 568.40 and 262.68 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 568.40 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/568.40 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 568.40 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 149,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,307.31/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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