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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.27, 624.44 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.27, 624.44 and 185.11 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.27 : 624.44 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.27/624.44 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.27x = 624.44 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.27x = 115,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,588.99/416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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