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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 975.27 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 975.27 and 342.57 is: 512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 975.27 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/975.27 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 975.27 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 334,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,098.24/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.92

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