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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 876.54 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 876.54 and 355.41 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 876.54 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/876.54 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 876.54 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 311,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,531.08/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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