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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.04, 604.63 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.04, 604.63 and 183.68 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.04 : 604.63 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.04/604.63 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.04x = 604.63 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.04x = 111,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,055.42/403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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