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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 877.37 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 877.37 and 356.13 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 877.37 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/877.37 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 877.37 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 312,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,456.00/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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