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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 976.16 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 976.16 and 342.54 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 976.16 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/976.16 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 976.16 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 334,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,373.85/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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