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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 623.76 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 623.76 and 271.84 is: 407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 623.76 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/623.76 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 623.76 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 169,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,562.92/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.76

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