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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 974.38 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 974.38 and 342.40 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 974.38 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/974.38 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 974.38 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 333,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,627.71/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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