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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.66, 877.17 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.66, 877.17 and 355.88 is: 491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.66 : 877.17 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.66/877.17 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.66x = 877.17 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.66x = 312,169.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,169.45/635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.10

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