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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 623.86 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 623.86 and 184.63 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 623.86 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/623.86 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 623.86 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 115,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,183.27/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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