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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.73, 632.55 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.73, 632.55 and 259.13 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.73 : 632.55 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.73/632.55 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.73x = 632.55 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.73x = 163,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,912.68/421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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