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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.46, 600.56 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.46, 600.56 and 183.98 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.46 : 600.56 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.46/600.56 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.46x = 600.56 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.46x = 110,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,491.03/400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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