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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.94, 977.50 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.94, 977.50 and 343.60 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.94 : 977.50 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.94/977.50 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.94x = 977.50 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.94x = 335,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,863.25/651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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