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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 976.59 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 976.59 and 343.17 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 976.59 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/976.59 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 976.59 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 335,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,136.39/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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