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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.38, 976.55 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.38, 976.55 and 339.03 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.38 : 976.55 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.38/976.55 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.38x = 976.55 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.38x = 331,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,078.05/651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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