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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 520.47 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 520.47 and 182.49 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 520.47 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/520.47 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 520.47 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 94,980.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,980.57/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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