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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 479.01 and 259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 479.01 and 259.61 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 479.01 = 259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/479.01 = 259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 479.01 × 259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 124,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,354.36/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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