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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.74, 877.25 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.74, 877.25 and 355.93 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.74 : 877.25 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.74/877.25 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.74x = 877.25 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.74x = 312,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,241.22/635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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