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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.95, 975.32 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.95, 975.32 and 342.02 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.95 : 975.32 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.95/975.32 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.95x = 975.32 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.95x = 333,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,576.02/649.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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