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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 977.39 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 977.39 and 343.54 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 977.39 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/977.39 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 977.39 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 335,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,772.56/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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