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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.77, 979.34 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.77, 979.34 and 219.96 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.77 : 979.34 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.77/979.34 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.77x = 979.34 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.77x = 215,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,414.53/652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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