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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 479.18 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 479.18 and 258.59 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 479.18 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/479.18 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 479.18 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 123,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,911.16/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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