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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 876.90 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 876.90 and 355.71 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 876.90 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/876.90 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 876.90 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 311,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,922.10/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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