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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.94, 878.91 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.94, 878.91 and 357.13 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.94 : 878.91 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.94/878.91 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.94x = 878.91 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.94x = 313,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,885.13/636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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