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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 975.06 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 975.06 and 342.28 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 975.06 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/975.06 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 975.06 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 333,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,743.54/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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