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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.11, 976.60 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.11, 976.60 and 342.84 is: 514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.11 : 976.60 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.11/976.60 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.11x = 976.60 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.11x = 334,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,817.97/651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.22

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