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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 621.72 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 621.72 and 258.80 is: 387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 621.72 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/621.72 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 621.72 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 160,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,901.14/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.23

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