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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.89, 877.33 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.89, 877.33 and 356.10 is: 491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.89 : 877.33 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.89/877.33 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.89x = 877.33 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.89x = 312,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,417.21/635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.31

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