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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 878.65 and 356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 878.65 and 356.99 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 878.65 = 356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/878.65 = 356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 878.65 × 356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 313,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,668.37/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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