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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.20, 953.72 and 327.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.20, 953.72 and 327.37 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.20 : 953.72 = 327.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.20/953.72 = 327.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.20x = 953.72 × 327.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.20x = 312,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,217.47/636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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