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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 877.20 and 355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 877.20 and 355.90 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 877.20 = 355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/877.20 = 355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 877.20 × 355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 312,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,195.48/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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