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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 621.84 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 621.84 and 260.59 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 621.84 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/621.84 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 621.84 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 162,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,045.29/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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