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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 978.71 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 978.71 and 213.75 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 978.71 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/978.71 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 978.71 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 209,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,198.19/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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