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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.95, 877.56 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.95, 877.56 and 352.34 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.95 : 877.56 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.95/877.56 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.95x = 877.56 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.95x = 309,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,203.44/635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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