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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 978.17 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 978.17 and 219.26 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 978.17 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/978.17 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 978.17 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 214,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,473.55/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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