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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 624.38 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 624.38 and 185.09 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 624.38 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/624.38 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 624.38 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 115,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,566.49/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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