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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 479.35 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 479.35 and 259.62 is: 358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 479.35 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/479.35 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 479.35 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 124,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,445.15/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.53

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