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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 878.30 and 356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 878.30 and 356.66 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 878.30 = 356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/878.30 = 356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 878.30 × 356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 313,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,248.30/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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