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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 599.76 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 599.76 and 184.16 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 599.76 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/599.76 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 599.76 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 110,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,451.80/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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