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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.51, 632.66 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.51, 632.66 and 259.51 is: 389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.51 : 632.66 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.51/632.66 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.51x = 632.66 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.51x = 164,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,181.60/421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.51

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