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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 952.91 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 952.91 and 327.34 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 952.91 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/952.91 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 952.91 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 311,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,928.18/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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