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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.49 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.49 and 261.38 is: 391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.49 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.49 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.49 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 162,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,964.70/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.82

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