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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.75, 877.38 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.75, 877.38 and 356.01 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.75 : 877.38 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.75/877.38 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.75x = 877.38 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.75x = 312,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,358.37/635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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