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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 877.46 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 877.46 and 356.07 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 877.46 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/877.46 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 877.46 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 312,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,437.18/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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