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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.91 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.91 and 185.63 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.91 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.91 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.91 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 96,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,879.54/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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