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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 978.95 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 978.95 and 219.69 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 978.95 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/978.95 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 978.95 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 215,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,065.53/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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