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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 976.89 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 976.89 and 212.52 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 976.89 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/976.89 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 976.89 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 207,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,613.12/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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