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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 599.78 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 599.78 and 183.45 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 599.78 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/599.78 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 599.78 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 110,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,025.72/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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