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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.69, 878.61 and 356.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.69, 878.61 and 356.93 is: 492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.69 : 878.61 = 356.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.69/878.61 = 356.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.69x = 878.61 × 356.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.69x = 313,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,604.46/636.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.56

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