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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 520.58 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 520.58 and 184.40 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 520.58 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/520.58 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 520.58 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 95,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,994.95/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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