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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 623.35 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 623.35 and 261.88 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 623.35 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/623.35 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 623.35 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 163,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,242.90/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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