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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.21, 878.02 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.21, 878.02 and 356.47 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.21 : 878.02 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.21/878.02 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.21x = 878.02 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.21x = 312,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,984.70/636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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