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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 973.50 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 973.50 and 341.07 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 973.50 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/973.50 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 973.50 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 332,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,031.65/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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