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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 636.57 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 636.57 and 259.79 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 636.57 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/636.57 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 636.57 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 165,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,371.34/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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