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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 952.56 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 952.56 and 327.08 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 952.56 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/952.56 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 952.56 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 311,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,563.32/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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