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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 605.18 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 605.18 and 183.84 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 605.18 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/605.18 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 605.18 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 111,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,256.29/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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