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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 521.27 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 521.27 and 185.02 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 521.27 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/521.27 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 521.27 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 96,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,443.84/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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