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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 978.93 and 213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 978.93 and 213.67 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 978.93 = 213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/978.93 = 213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 978.93 × 213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 209,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,168.60/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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