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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 976.50 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 976.50 and 343.02 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 976.50 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/976.50 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 976.50 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 334,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,959.03/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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