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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.61, 878.59 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.61, 878.59 and 356.85 is: 492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.61 : 878.59 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.61/878.59 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.61x = 878.59 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.61x = 313,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,521.75/636.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.48

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