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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 623.82 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 623.82 and 261.48 is: 392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 623.82 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/623.82 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 623.82 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 163,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,116.45/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.64

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