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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 876.92 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 876.92 and 355.68 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 876.92 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/876.92 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 876.92 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 311,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,902.91/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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