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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.88, 878.94 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.88, 878.94 and 357.14 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.88 : 878.94 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.88/878.94 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.88x = 878.94 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.88x = 313,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,902.19/636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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