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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 624.60 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 624.60 and 351.40 is: 527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 624.60 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/624.60 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 624.60 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 219,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,484.44/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.96

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