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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 567.81 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 567.81 and 264.42 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 567.81 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/567.81 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 567.81 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 150,140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,140.32/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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