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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.88, 973.92 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.88, 973.92 and 341.12 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.88 : 973.92 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.88/973.92 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.88x = 973.92 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.88x = 332,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,223.59/649.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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