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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 952.92 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 952.92 and 327.60 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 952.92 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/952.92 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 952.92 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 312,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,176.59/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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