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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 977.31 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 977.31 and 343.23 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 977.31 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/977.31 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 977.31 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 335,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,442.11/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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