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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 520.02 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 520.02 and 184.07 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 520.02 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/520.02 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 520.02 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 95,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,721.38/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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