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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 521.17 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 521.17 and 185.09 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 521.17 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/521.17 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 521.17 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 96,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,460.29/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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