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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 623.48 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 623.48 and 261.16 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 623.48 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/623.48 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 623.48 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 162,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,827.13/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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