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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 624.25 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 624.25 and 271.99 is: 408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 624.25 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/624.25 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 624.25 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 169,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,789.76/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.78

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