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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 952.56 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 952.56 and 327.28 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 952.56 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/952.56 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 952.56 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 311,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,753.84/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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