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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.33, 978.49 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.33, 978.49 and 219.52 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.33 : 978.49 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.33/978.49 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.33x = 978.49 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.33x = 214,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,793.23/652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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