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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 878.95 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 878.95 and 357.19 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 878.95 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/878.95 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 878.95 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 313,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,952.15/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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