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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 521.98 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 521.98 and 185.58 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 521.98 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/521.98 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 521.98 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 96,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.05/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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