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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 568.38 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 568.38 and 264.75 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 568.38 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/568.38 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 568.38 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 150,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,474.44/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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