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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.35 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.35 and 355.27 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.35 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.35 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.35 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 311,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,339.09/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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