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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 623.09 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 623.09 and 261.34 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 623.09 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/623.09 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 623.09 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 162,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,840.94/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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