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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 524.15 and 184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 524.15 and 184.99 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 524.15 = 184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/524.15 = 184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 524.15 × 184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 96,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,960.76/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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