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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.44, 977.76 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.44, 977.76 and 327.36 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.44 : 977.76 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.44/977.76 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.44x = 977.76 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.44x = 320,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,079.51/652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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