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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.24, 621.29 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.24, 621.29 and 256.37 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.24 : 621.29 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.24/621.29 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.24x = 621.29 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.24x = 159,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277.65/415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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