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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 876.73 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 876.73 and 355.55 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 876.73 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/876.73 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 876.73 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 311,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,722.65/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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