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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.22, 877.92 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.22, 877.92 and 356.41 is: 491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.22 : 877.92 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.22/877.92 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.22x = 877.92 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.22x = 312,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,899.47/636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.81

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