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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 975.31 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 975.31 and 342.02 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 975.31 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/975.31 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 975.31 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 333,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,577.11/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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