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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 877.26 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 877.26 and 355.92 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 877.26 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/877.26 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 877.26 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 312,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,234.38/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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