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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 624.42 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 624.42 and 272.28 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 624.42 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/624.42 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 624.42 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 170,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,017.08/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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