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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.64, 976.92 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.64, 976.92 and 343.32 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.64 : 976.92 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.64/976.92 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.64x = 976.92 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.64x = 335,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,396.17/651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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