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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 878.42 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 878.42 and 356.80 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 878.42 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/878.42 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 878.42 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 313,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,420.26/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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