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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 602.76 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 602.76 and 185.52 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 602.76 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/602.76 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 602.76 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 111,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,824.04/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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