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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.69, 977.12 and 343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.69, 977.12 and 343.35 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.69 : 977.12 = 343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.69/977.12 = 343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.69x = 977.12 × 343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.69x = 335,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,489.27/651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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