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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 479.87 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 479.87 and 258.11 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 479.87 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/479.87 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 479.87 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 123,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,859.25/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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