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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 624.69 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 624.69 and 185.31 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 624.69 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/624.69 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 624.69 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 115,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,761.30/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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