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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.97, 877.54 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.97, 877.54 and 356.19 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.97 : 877.54 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.97/877.54 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.97x = 877.54 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.97x = 312,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,570.97/635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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