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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 623.10 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 623.10 and 261.20 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 623.10 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/623.10 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 623.10 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 162,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,753.72/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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