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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.99, 878.96 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.99, 878.96 and 357.23 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.99 : 878.96 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.99/878.96 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.99x = 878.96 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.99x = 313,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,984.70/636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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