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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 516.88 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 516.88 and 259 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 516.88 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/516.88 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 516.88 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 133,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,871.92/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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