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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 979.20 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 979.20 and 220.04 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 979.20 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/979.20 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 979.20 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 215,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,463.17/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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