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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.57, 623.58 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.57, 623.58 and 184.62 is: 277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.57 : 623.58 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.57/623.58 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.57x = 623.58 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.57x = 115,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,125.34/415.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.03

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