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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 977.16 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 977.16 and 343.08 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 977.16 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/977.16 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 977.16 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 335,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,244.05/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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