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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.33, 978.68 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.33, 978.68 and 213.66 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.33 : 978.68 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.33/978.68 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.33x = 978.68 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.33x = 209,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,104.77/652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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