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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.41, 975.75 and 342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.41, 975.75 and 342.09 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.41 : 975.75 = 342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.41/975.75 = 342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.41x = 975.75 × 342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.41x = 333,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,796.76/650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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