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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.29, 876.61 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.29, 876.61 and 355.51 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.29 : 876.61 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.29/876.61 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.29x = 876.61 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.29x = 311,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,643.62/635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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