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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.44, 973.58 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.44, 973.58 and 341.10 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.44 : 973.58 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.44/973.58 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.44x = 973.58 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.44x = 332,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,086.43/649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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