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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.01, 622.15 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.01, 622.15 and 261.02 is: 391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.01 : 622.15 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.01/622.15 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.01x = 622.15 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.01x = 162,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,394.50/415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.30

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