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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 624.33 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 624.33 and 123.78 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 624.33 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/624.33 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 624.33 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 77,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,280.42/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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