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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.30, 876.66 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.30, 876.66 and 355.50 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.30 : 876.66 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.30/876.66 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.30x = 876.66 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.30x = 311,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,652.63/635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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