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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.45, 624.72 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.45, 624.72 and 185.33 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.45 : 624.72 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.45/624.72 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.45x = 624.72 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.45x = 115,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,779.36/416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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