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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 635.72 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 635.72 and 259.66 is: 389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 635.72 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/635.72 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 635.72 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 165,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,071.06/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.06

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