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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 524.13 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 524.13 and 184.89 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 524.13 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/524.13 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 524.13 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 96,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,906.40/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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