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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.77, 943.03 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.77, 943.03 and 184.09 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.77 : 943.03 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.77/943.03 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.77x = 943.03 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.77x = 173,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,602.39/628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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