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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 877.18 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 877.18 and 355.94 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 877.18 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/877.18 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 877.18 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 312,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,223.45/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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