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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 622.80 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 622.80 and 261.27 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 622.80 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/622.80 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 622.80 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 162,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,718.96/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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