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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 978.12 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 978.12 and 343.77 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 978.12 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/978.12 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 978.12 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 336,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,248.31/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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