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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.89, 877.45 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.89, 877.45 and 356.12 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.89 : 877.45 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.89/877.45 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.89x = 877.45 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.89x = 312,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,475.71/635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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