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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 478.26 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 478.26 and 258.72 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 478.26 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/478.26 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 478.26 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 123,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,735.43/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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