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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 520.40 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 520.40 and 182.56 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 520.40 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/520.40 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 520.40 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 95,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,003.80/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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