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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.06, 977.79 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.06, 977.79 and 218.92 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.06 : 977.79 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.06/977.79 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.06x = 977.79 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.06x = 214,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,057.79/652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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