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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 877.11 and 355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 877.11 and 355.81 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 877.11 = 355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/877.11 = 355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 877.11 × 355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 312,084.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,084.51/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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