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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 975.88 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 975.88 and 343.40 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 975.88 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/975.88 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 975.88 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 335,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,117.19/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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