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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.93, 877.56 and 356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.93, 877.56 and 356.17 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.93 : 877.56 = 356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.93/877.56 = 356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.93x = 877.56 × 356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.93x = 312,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,560.55/635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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