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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.18, 876.47 and 355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.18, 876.47 and 355.37 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.18 : 876.47 = 355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.18/876.47 = 355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.18x = 876.47 × 355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.18x = 311,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,471.91/635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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