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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 876.92 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 876.92 and 359.44 is: 496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 876.92 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/876.92 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 876.92 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 315,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,200.12/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.03

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