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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.01, 521.54 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.01, 521.54 and 185.37 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.01 : 521.54 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.01/521.54 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.01x = 521.54 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.01x = 96,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,675.68/348.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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