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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 976.19 and 342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 976.19 and 342.09 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 976.19 = 342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/976.19 = 342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 976.19 × 342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 333,943.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,943.13/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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