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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 554.78 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 554.78 and 184.62 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 554.78 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/554.78 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 554.78 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 102,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,420.71/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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