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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 975.42 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 975.42 and 341.94 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 975.42 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/975.42 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 975.42 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 333,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,535.11/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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