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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 518.38 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 518.38 and 182.75 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 518.38 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/518.38 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 518.38 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 94,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,734.78/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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