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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 622.21 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 622.21 and 261.05 is: 390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 622.21 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/622.21 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 622.21 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 162,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,427.92/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.77

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