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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.39, 978.57 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.39, 978.57 and 219.55 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.39 : 978.57 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.39/978.57 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.39x = 978.57 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.39x = 214,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,845.04/652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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