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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 975.87 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 975.87 and 342.39 is: 513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 975.87 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/975.87 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 975.87 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 334,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,128.13/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.79

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