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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 877.11 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 877.11 and 355.87 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 877.11 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/877.11 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 877.11 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 312,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,134.94/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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