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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.76 and 259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.76 and 259.63 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.76 = 259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.76 = 259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.76 × 259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 124,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,557.92/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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