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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 624.36 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 624.36 and 185.07 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 624.36 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/624.36 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 624.36 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 115,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,549.38/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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