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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.88, 976.92 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.88, 976.92 and 343.12 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.88 : 976.92 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.88/976.92 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.88x = 976.92 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.88x = 335,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,200.79/651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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