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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 953.37 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 953.37 and 327.51 is: 491.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 953.37 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/953.37 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 953.37 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 312,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,238.21/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.47

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