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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.21, 877.89 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.21, 877.89 and 356.42 is: 491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.21 : 877.89 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.21/877.89 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.21x = 877.89 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.21x = 312,893.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,893.16/636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.81

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