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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.01, 631.91 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.01, 631.91 and 259.01 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.01 : 631.91 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.01/631.91 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.01x = 631.91 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.01x = 163,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,671.01/421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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