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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 568.76 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 568.76 and 264.78 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 568.76 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/568.76 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 568.76 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 150,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,596.27/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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