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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.58, 977.92 and 343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.58, 977.92 and 343.66 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.58 : 977.92 = 343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.58/977.92 = 343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.58x = 977.92 × 343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.58x = 336,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,068.32/651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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