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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 521.46 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 521.46 and 185.37 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 521.46 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/521.46 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 521.46 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 96,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,663.04/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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