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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.45, 568.95 and 264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.45, 568.95 and 264.91 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.45 : 568.95 = 264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.45/568.95 = 264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.45x = 568.95 × 264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.45x = 150,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,720.54/412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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