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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 520.60 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 520.60 and 185.12 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 520.60 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/520.60 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 520.60 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 96,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,373.47/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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