Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 976.74 and 342.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 651, 976.74 and 342.84 is: 514.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651 : 976.74 = 342.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651/976.74 = 342.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651x = 976.74 × 342.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651x = 334,865.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,865.54/651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514.39
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