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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.29, 977.25 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.29, 977.25 and 343.40 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.29 : 977.25 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.29/977.25 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.29x = 977.25 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.29x = 335,587.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,587.65/651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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