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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.37, 977.23 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.37, 977.23 and 343.14 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.37 : 977.23 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.37/977.23 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.37x = 977.23 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.37x = 335,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,326.70/651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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