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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.36, 632.61 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.36, 632.61 and 259.55 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.36 : 632.61 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.36/632.61 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.36x = 632.61 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.36x = 164,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,193.93/422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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