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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 876.98 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 876.98 and 355.80 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 876.98 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/876.98 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 876.98 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 312,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,029.48/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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