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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 568.59 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 568.59 and 264.75 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 568.59 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/568.59 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 568.59 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 150,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,534.20/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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