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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.62, 521.27 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.62, 521.27 and 185.26 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.62 : 521.27 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.62/521.27 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.62x = 521.27 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.62x = 96,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,570.48/347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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