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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.24, 974.26 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.24, 974.26 and 341.26 is: 512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.24 : 974.26 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.24/974.26 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.24x = 974.26 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.24x = 332,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,475.97/649.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.10

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