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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 952.08 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 952.08 and 327.06 is: 490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 952.08 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/952.08 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 952.08 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 311,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,387.28/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.17

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