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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 520.35 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 520.35 and 184.77 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 520.35 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/520.35 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 520.35 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 96,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,145.07/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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