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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.41, 568.82 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.41, 568.82 and 264.93 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.41 : 568.82 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.41/568.82 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.41x = 568.82 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.41x = 150,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,696.16/412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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