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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.40 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.40 and 359.04 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.40 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.40 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.40 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 314,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,662.66/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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