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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 876.71 and 355.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 876.71 and 355.57 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 876.71 = 355.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/876.71 = 355.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 876.71 × 355.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 311,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,731.77/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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