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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 979.37 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 979.37 and 220.38 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 979.37 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/979.37 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 979.37 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 215,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,834.11/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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