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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 975.01 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 975.01 and 342.39 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 975.01 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/975.01 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 975.01 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 333,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,833.67/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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