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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.01, 621.29 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.01, 621.29 and 260.51 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.01 : 621.29 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.01/621.29 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.01x = 621.29 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.01x = 161,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,847.85/415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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