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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.71, 623.73 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.71, 623.73 and 184.44 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.71 : 623.73 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.71/623.73 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.71x = 623.73 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.71x = 115,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,040.76/415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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