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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 878.56 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 878.56 and 356.92 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 878.56 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/878.56 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 878.56 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 313,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,575.64/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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