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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.26, 978.54 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.26, 978.54 and 219.41 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.26 : 978.54 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.26/978.54 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.26x = 978.54 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.26x = 214,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,696.57/652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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