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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.56, 878.32 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.56, 878.32 and 356.75 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.56 : 878.32 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.56/878.32 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.56x = 878.32 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.56x = 313,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,345.92/636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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