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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.35, 520.07 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.35, 520.07 and 184.35 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.35 : 520.07 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.35/520.07 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.35x = 520.07 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.35x = 95,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,873.98/346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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