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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 978.12 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 978.12 and 344.07 is: 516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 978.12 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/978.12 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 978.12 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 336,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,541.75/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.20

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