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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 953.07 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 953.07 and 327.04 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 953.07 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/953.07 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 953.07 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 311,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,688.40/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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