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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 521.10 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 521.10 and 259.58 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 521.10 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/521.10 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 521.10 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 135,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,268.44/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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