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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 977.30 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 977.30 and 343.20 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 977.30 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/977.30 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 977.30 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 335,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,412.60/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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