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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.24, 622.16 and 293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.24, 622.16 and 293.24 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.24 : 622.16 = 293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.24/622.16 = 293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.24x = 622.16 × 293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.24x = 182,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,442.20/415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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