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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.89, 601.32 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.89, 601.32 and 184.44 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.89 : 601.32 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.89/601.32 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.89x = 601.32 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.89x = 110,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,907.46/400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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