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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 476.51 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 476.51 and 258.66 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 476.51 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/476.51 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 476.51 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 123,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,252.78/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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