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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 877.10 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 877.10 and 355.86 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 877.10 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/877.10 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 877.10 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 312,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,123.03/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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