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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.45, 623.10 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.45, 623.10 and 261.10 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.45 : 623.10 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.45/623.10 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.45x = 623.10 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.45x = 162,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,691.41/415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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