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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.42, 978.15 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.42, 978.15 and 213.53 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.42 : 978.15 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.42/978.15 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.42x = 978.15 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.42x = 208,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,861.40/652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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