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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 624.36 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 624.36 and 185.24 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 624.36 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/624.36 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 624.36 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 115,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,656.45/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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