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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.17, 977.27 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.17, 977.27 and 338.51 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.17 : 977.27 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.17/977.27 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.17x = 977.27 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.17x = 330,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,816.42/651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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