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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 477.55 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 477.55 and 258.86 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 477.55 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/477.55 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 477.55 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 123,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,618.59/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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