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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.65, 606.54 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.65, 606.54 and 185.41 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.65 : 606.54 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.65/606.54 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.65x = 606.54 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.65x = 112,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,458.58/404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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