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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.37, 976.17 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.37, 976.17 and 342.46 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.37 : 976.17 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.37/976.17 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.37x = 976.17 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.37x = 334,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,299.18/650.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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