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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 953.56 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 953.56 and 327.50 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 953.56 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/953.56 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 953.56 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 312,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,290.90/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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