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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 520.80 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 520.80 and 184.74 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 520.80 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/520.80 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 520.80 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 96,212.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,212.59/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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