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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.79, 978.21 and 343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.79, 978.21 and 343.83 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.79 : 978.21 = 343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.79/978.21 = 343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.79x = 978.21 × 343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.79x = 336,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,337.94/651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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