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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 599.84 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 599.84 and 183.60 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 599.84 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/599.84 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 599.84 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 110,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,130.62/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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