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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 877.07 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 877.07 and 355.83 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 877.07 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/877.07 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 877.07 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 312,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,086.04/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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