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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.46, 602.64 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.46, 602.64 and 185.28 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.46 : 602.64 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.46/602.64 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.46x = 602.64 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.46x = 111,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,657.14/401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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