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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.43, 878.34 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.43, 878.34 and 356.74 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.43 : 878.34 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.43/878.34 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.43x = 878.34 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.43x = 313,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,339.01/636.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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