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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.37, 977.88 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.37, 977.88 and 327.56 is: 491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.37 : 977.88 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.37/977.88 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.37x = 977.88 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.37x = 320,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,314.37/652.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.00

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