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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 876.93 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 876.93 and 359.62 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 876.93 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/876.93 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 876.93 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 315,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,361.57/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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