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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 973.92 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 973.92 and 341.60 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 973.92 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/973.92 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 973.92 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 332,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,691.07/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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