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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.41, 975.97 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.41, 975.97 and 342.53 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.41 : 975.97 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.41/975.97 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.41x = 975.97 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.41x = 334,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,297.29/651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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