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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.23, 877.93 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.23, 877.93 and 356.47 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.23 : 877.93 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.23/877.93 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.23x = 877.93 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.23x = 312,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,952.62/636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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