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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 520.58 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 520.58 and 184.92 is: 277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 520.58 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/520.58 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 520.58 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 96,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,265.65/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.14

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