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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.87, 623.93 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.87, 623.93 and 261.58 is: 392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.87 : 623.93 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.87/623.93 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.87x = 623.93 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.87x = 163,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,207.61/415.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.45

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