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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 622.84 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 622.84 and 261.36 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 622.84 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/622.84 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 622.84 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 162,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,785.46/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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