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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 876.58 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 876.58 and 355.46 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 876.58 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/876.58 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 876.58 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 311,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,589.13/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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