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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 978.78 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 978.78 and 219.54 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 978.78 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/978.78 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 978.78 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 214,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,881.36/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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