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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 473.51 and 259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 473.51 and 259.61 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 473.51 = 259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/473.51 = 259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 473.51 × 259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 122,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,924.27/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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