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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 977.88 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 977.88 and 327.36 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 977.88 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/977.88 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 977.88 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 320,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,118.80/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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