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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 623.50 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 623.50 and 393.80 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 623.50 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/623.50 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 623.50 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 245,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,530.20/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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