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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.18, 977.65 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.18, 977.65 and 219.04 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.18 : 977.65 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.18/977.65 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.18x = 977.65 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.18x = 214,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,144.46/652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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