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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.31, 878.14 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.31, 878.14 and 356.56 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.31 : 878.14 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.31/878.14 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.31x = 878.14 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.31x = 313,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,109.60/636.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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