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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 605.67 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 605.67 and 184.27 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 605.67 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/605.67 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 605.67 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 111,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,606.81/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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