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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 975.03 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 975.03 and 341.91 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 975.03 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/975.03 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 975.03 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 333,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,367.63/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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