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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 877.08 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 877.08 and 359.56 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 877.08 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/877.08 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 877.08 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 315,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,362.88/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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