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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 470.52 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 470.52 and 258.40 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 470.52 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/470.52 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 470.52 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 121,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,582.37/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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