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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 521.18 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 521.18 and 185.24 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 521.18 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/521.18 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 521.18 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 96,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,543.38/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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