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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 601.07 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 601.07 and 184.28 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 601.07 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/601.07 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 601.07 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 110,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,765.18/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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