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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 520.04 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 520.04 and 184.48 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 520.04 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/520.04 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 520.04 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 95,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,936.98/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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