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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.20, 973.56 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.20, 973.56 and 340.92 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.20 : 973.56 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.20/973.56 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.20x = 973.56 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.20x = 331,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,906.08/649.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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