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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 952.23 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 952.23 and 327.30 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 952.23 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/952.23 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 952.23 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 311,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,664.88/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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