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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 622.62 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 622.62 and 261.36 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 622.62 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/622.62 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 622.62 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 162,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,727.96/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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