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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 976.72 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 976.72 and 343.80 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 976.72 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/976.72 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 976.72 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 335,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,796.34/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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