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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.57, 977.51 and 343.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.57, 977.51 and 343.57 is: 515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.57 : 977.51 = 343.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.57/977.51 = 343.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.57x = 977.51 × 343.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.57x = 335,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,843.11/651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.44

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