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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 568 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 568 and 264.50 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 568 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/568 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 568 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 150,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,236/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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