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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 605.06 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 605.06 and 184.31 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 605.06 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/605.06 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 605.06 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 111,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,519.20/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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