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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.58, 600.68 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.58, 600.68 and 184.02 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.58 : 600.68 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.58/600.68 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.58x = 600.68 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.58x = 110,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,537.13/400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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