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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.42, 978.78 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.42, 978.78 and 219.58 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.42 : 978.78 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.42/978.78 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.42x = 978.78 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.42x = 214,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,914.52/652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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