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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 621.10 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 621.10 and 355.24 is: 531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 621.10 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/621.10 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 621.10 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 220,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,639.56/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.15

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