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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635, 876.35 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635, 876.35 and 355.30 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635 : 876.35 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635/876.35 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635x = 876.35 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635x = 311,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,367.16/635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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