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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.16, 876.52 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.16, 876.52 and 355.38 is: 490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.16 : 876.52 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.16/876.52 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.16x = 876.52 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.16x = 311,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,497.68/635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.42

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