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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 973.84 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 973.84 and 341.47 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 973.84 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/973.84 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 973.84 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 332,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,537.14/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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