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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.52, 878.36 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.52, 878.36 and 356.80 is: 492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.52 : 878.36 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.52/878.36 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.52x = 878.36 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.52x = 313,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,398.85/636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.36

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