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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 601.15 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 601.15 and 184.39 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 601.15 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/601.15 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 601.15 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 110,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,842.58/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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