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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 632.10 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 632.10 and 259.16 is: 388.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 632.10 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/632.10 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 632.10 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 163,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,815.04/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.96

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