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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 977.79 and 343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 977.79 and 343.55 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 977.79 = 343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/977.79 = 343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 977.79 × 343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 335,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,919.75/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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