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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 876.69 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 876.69 and 355.51 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 876.69 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/876.69 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 876.69 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 311,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,668.23/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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