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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 975.12 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 975.12 and 341.82 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 975.12 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/975.12 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 975.12 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 333,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,315.52/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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