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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 520.71 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 520.71 and 184.80 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 520.71 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/520.71 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 520.71 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 96,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,227.21/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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