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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 606.36 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 606.36 and 184.77 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 606.36 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/606.36 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 606.36 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 112,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,037.14/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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