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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 624.54 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 624.54 and 185.36 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 624.54 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/624.54 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 624.54 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 115,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,764.73/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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