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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 876.72 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 876.72 and 359.32 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 876.72 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/876.72 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 876.72 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 315,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,023.03/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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