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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 568.83 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 568.83 and 264.88 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 568.83 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/568.83 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 568.83 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 150,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,671.69/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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