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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.39, 977.34 and 343.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.39, 977.34 and 343.51 is: 515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.39 : 977.34 = 343.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.39/977.34 = 343.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.39x = 977.34 × 343.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.39x = 335,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,726.06/651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.40

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