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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.26, 603.72 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.26, 603.72 and 183.24 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.26 : 603.72 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.26/603.72 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.26x = 603.72 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.26x = 110,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,625.65/402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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