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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 977.86 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 977.86 and 343.58 is: 515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 977.86 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/977.86 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 977.86 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 335,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,972.35/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.68

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