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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 521.67 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 521.67 and 185.42 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 521.67 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/521.67 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 521.67 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 96,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,728.05/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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