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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 624.10 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 624.10 and 262.56 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 624.10 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/624.10 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 624.10 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 163,863.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,863.70/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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