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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.25, 977.37 and 343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.25, 977.37 and 343.05 is: 514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.25 : 977.37 = 343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.25/977.37 = 343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.25x = 977.37 × 343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.25x = 335,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,286.78/651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.84

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