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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 975.82 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 975.82 and 342.20 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 975.82 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/975.82 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 975.82 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 333,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,925.60/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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