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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 568.18 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 568.18 and 264.69 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 568.18 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/568.18 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 568.18 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 150,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,391.90/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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