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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 975.39 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 975.39 and 342.64 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 975.39 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/975.39 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 975.39 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 334,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,207.63/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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