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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.27, 631.97 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.27, 631.97 and 259.13 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.27 : 631.97 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.27/631.97 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.27x = 631.97 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.27x = 163,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,761.09/421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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