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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 978.26 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 978.26 and 219.38 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 978.26 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/978.26 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 978.26 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 214,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,604.69/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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