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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 622.84 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 622.84 and 260.92 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 622.84 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/622.84 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 622.84 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 162,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,511.41/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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