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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 876.92 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 876.92 and 355.71 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 876.92 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/876.92 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 876.92 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 311,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,927.43/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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