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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.11, 976.94 and 342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.11, 976.94 and 342.89 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.11 : 976.94 = 342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.11/976.94 = 342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.11x = 976.94 × 342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.11x = 334,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,976.36/651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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