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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 878.58 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 878.58 and 356.92 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 878.58 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/878.58 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 878.58 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 313,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,582.77/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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