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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.35, 976.14 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.35, 976.14 and 342.43 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.35 : 976.14 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.35/976.14 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.35x = 976.14 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.35x = 334,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,259.62/650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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