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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 877.62 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 877.62 and 356.22 is: 491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 877.62 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/877.62 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 877.62 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 312,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,625.80/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.57

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