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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.65, 605.04 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.65, 605.04 and 184.41 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.65 : 605.04 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.65/605.04 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.65x = 605.04 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.65x = 111,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,574.73/403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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