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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 953.36 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 953.36 and 327.98 is: 491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 953.36 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/953.36 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 953.36 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 312,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,683.01/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.64

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