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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 877.09 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 877.09 and 359.54 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 877.09 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/877.09 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 877.09 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 315,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,348.94/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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