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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 877.54 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 877.54 and 356.13 is: 491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 877.54 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/877.54 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 877.54 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 312,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,512.15/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.42

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