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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 953.82 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 953.82 and 327.56 is: 491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 953.82 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/953.82 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 953.82 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 312,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,433.28/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.62

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