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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.77, 877.30 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.77, 877.30 and 355.96 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.77 : 877.30 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.77/877.30 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.77x = 877.30 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.77x = 312,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,283.71/635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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