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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.35, 975.80 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.35, 975.80 and 342.14 is: 512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.35 : 975.80 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.35/975.80 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.35x = 975.80 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.35x = 333,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,853.62/651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.56

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