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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 876.68 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 876.68 and 355.52 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 876.68 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/876.68 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 876.68 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 311,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,673.78/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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