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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 477.56 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 477.56 and 258.55 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 477.56 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/477.56 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 477.56 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 123,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,473.14/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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