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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 601.37 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 601.37 and 184.36 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 601.37 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/601.37 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 601.37 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 110,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,864.64/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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