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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.95, 877.59 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.95, 877.59 and 356.18 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.95 : 877.59 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.95/877.59 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.95x = 877.59 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.95x = 312,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,578.23/635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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