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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.68, 878.65 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.68, 878.65 and 356.90 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.68 : 878.65 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.68/878.65 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.68x = 878.65 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.68x = 313,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,584.90/636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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