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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 631.32 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 631.32 and 259.28 is: 387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 631.32 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/631.32 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 631.32 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 163,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,688.65/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.89

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