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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 974.84 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 974.84 and 342.72 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 974.84 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/974.84 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 974.84 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 334,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,097.16/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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