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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.07, 975.84 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.07, 975.84 and 342.76 is: 513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.07 : 975.84 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.07/975.84 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.07x = 975.84 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.07x = 334,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,479.64/651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.74

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