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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 978.67 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 978.67 and 213.76 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 978.67 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/978.67 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 978.67 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 209,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,200.50/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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