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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 605.59 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 605.59 and 184.33 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 605.59 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/605.59 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 605.59 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 111,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,626.43/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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