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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 521.40 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 521.40 and 185.09 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 521.40 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/521.40 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 521.40 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 96,505.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,505.93/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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