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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 635.24 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 635.24 and 259.25 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 635.24 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/635.24 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 635.24 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 164,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,687.02/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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