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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.21, 978.28 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.21, 978.28 and 219.37 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.21 : 978.28 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.21/978.28 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.21x = 978.28 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.21x = 214,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,605.28/652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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