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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 877.83 and 356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 877.83 and 356.35 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 877.83 = 356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/877.83 = 356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 877.83 × 356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 312,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,814.72/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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