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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.97, 878.91 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.97, 878.91 and 357.16 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.97 : 878.91 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.97/878.91 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.97x = 878.91 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.97x = 313,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,911.50/636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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