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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.16, 973.50 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.16, 973.50 and 341.16 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.16 : 973.50 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.16/973.50 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.16x = 973.50 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.16x = 332,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,119.26/649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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