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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 978.76 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 978.76 and 219.72 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 978.76 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/978.76 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 978.76 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 215,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,052.60/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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