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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 600.42 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 600.42 and 183.76 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 600.42 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/600.42 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 600.42 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 110,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,333.18/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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