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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 876.88 and 355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 876.88 and 355.67 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 876.88 = 355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/876.88 = 355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 876.88 × 355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 311,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,877.26/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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