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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 568.28 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 568.28 and 264.76 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 568.28 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/568.28 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 568.28 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 150,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,457.81/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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