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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 624.70 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 624.70 and 185.44 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 624.70 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/624.70 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 624.70 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 115,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,844.37/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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