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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 976.89 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 976.89 and 218.53 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 976.89 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/976.89 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 976.89 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 213,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,481.81/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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