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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 977.76 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 977.76 and 213.08 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 977.76 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/977.76 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 977.76 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 208,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,336.21/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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