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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 519.91 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 519.91 and 184.36 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 519.91 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/519.91 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 519.91 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 95,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,847.09/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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