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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 876.31 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 876.31 and 355.25 is: 490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 876.31 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/876.31 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 876.31 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 311,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,310.43/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.24

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