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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 568.80 and 264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 568.80 and 264.89 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 568.80 = 264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/568.80 = 264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 568.80 × 264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 150,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,666.59/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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