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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 876.95 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 876.95 and 355.74 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 876.95 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/876.95 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 876.95 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 311,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,964.41/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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