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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.21, 636.11 and 259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.21, 636.11 and 259.78 is: 389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.21 : 636.11 = 259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.21/636.11 = 259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.21x = 636.11 × 259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.21x = 165,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,246.74/424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.54

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