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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 477.54 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 477.54 and 258.54 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 477.54 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/477.54 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 477.54 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 123,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,463.19/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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