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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.21, 876.54 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.21, 876.54 and 355.43 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.21 : 876.54 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.21/876.54 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.21x = 876.54 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.21x = 311,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,548.61/635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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