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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.98, 972.88 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.98, 972.88 and 341.40 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.98 : 972.88 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.98/972.88 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.98x = 972.88 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.98x = 332,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,141.23/649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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