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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 624.28 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 624.28 and 261.92 is: 393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 624.28 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/624.28 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 624.28 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 163,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,511.42/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.28

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