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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.47, 479.54 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.47, 479.54 and 259.99 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.47 : 479.54 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.47/479.54 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.47x = 479.54 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.47x = 124,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,675.60/347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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