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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 571.49 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 571.49 and 264.63 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 571.49 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/571.49 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 571.49 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 151,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,233.40/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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