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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 604.53 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 604.53 and 183.66 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 604.53 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/604.53 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 604.53 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 111,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,027.98/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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