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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.01, 568.33 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.01, 568.33 and 264.48 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.01 : 568.33 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.01/568.33 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.01x = 568.33 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.01x = 150,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,311.92/412.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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