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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 568.49 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 568.49 and 262.71 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 568.49 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/568.49 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 568.49 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 149,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,346.69/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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