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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 521.04 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 521.04 and 185.11 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 521.04 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/521.04 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 521.04 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 96,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,449.71/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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