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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 878.54 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 878.54 and 356.82 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 878.54 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/878.54 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 878.54 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 313,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,478.86/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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