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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 472.01 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 472.01 and 258.55 is: 357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 472.01 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/472.01 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 472.01 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 122,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,038.19/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.28

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