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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.13, 876.47 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.13, 876.47 and 355.34 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.13 : 876.47 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.13/876.47 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.13x = 876.47 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.13x = 311,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,445.26/635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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