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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 976.17 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 976.17 and 342.38 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 976.17 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/976.17 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 976.17 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 334,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,216.20/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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