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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 601.94 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 601.94 and 185.04 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 601.94 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/601.94 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 601.94 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 111,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,382.98/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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