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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.07, 976.33 and 342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.07, 976.33 and 342.73 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.07 : 976.33 = 342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.07/976.33 = 342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.07x = 976.33 × 342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.07x = 334,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,617.58/651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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