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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.71, 877.25 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.71, 877.25 and 355.98 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.71 : 877.25 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.71/877.25 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.71x = 877.25 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.71x = 312,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,283.46/635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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