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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 976.54 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 976.54 and 343.02 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 976.54 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/976.54 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 976.54 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 334,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,972.75/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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