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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 633.09 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 633.09 and 259.02 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 633.09 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/633.09 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 633.09 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 163,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,982.97/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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