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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.53 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.53 and 261.17 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.53 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.53 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.53 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 162,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,850.38/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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