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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 634.95 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 634.95 and 259.16 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 634.95 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/634.95 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 634.95 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 164,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,550.47/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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