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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 877.46 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 877.46 and 356.05 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 877.46 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/877.46 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 877.46 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 312,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,415.02/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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