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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.65, 877.23 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.65, 877.23 and 355.89 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.65 : 877.23 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.65/877.23 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.65x = 877.23 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.65x = 312,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,197.38/635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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