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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 877.75 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 877.75 and 356.33 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 877.75 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/877.75 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 877.75 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 312,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,764.68/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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