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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.33, 876.76 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.33, 876.76 and 355.58 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.33 : 876.76 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.33/876.76 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.33x = 876.76 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.33x = 311,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,758.32/635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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