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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 523.44 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 523.44 and 184.72 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 523.44 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/523.44 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 523.44 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 96,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,691.47/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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