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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.37, 977.67 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.37, 977.67 and 343.46 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.37 : 977.67 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.37/977.67 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.37x = 977.67 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.37x = 335,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,790.54/651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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