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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 466.10 and 258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 466.10 and 258.77 is: 357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 466.10 = 258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/466.10 = 258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 466.10 × 258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 120,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,612.70/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.28

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