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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 520.40 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 520.40 and 184.86 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 520.40 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/520.40 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 520.40 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 96,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,201.61/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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