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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.53, 877.01 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.53, 877.01 and 355.79 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.53 : 877.01 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.53/877.01 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.53x = 877.01 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.53x = 312,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,033.80/635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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