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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 520.54 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 520.54 and 184.84 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 520.54 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/520.54 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 520.54 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 96,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,216.61/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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