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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.57, 878.48 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.57, 878.48 and 356.87 is: 492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.57 : 878.48 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.57/878.48 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.57x = 878.48 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.57x = 313,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,498.14/636.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.48

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