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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 978.50 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 978.50 and 344.02 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 978.50 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/978.50 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 978.50 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 336,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,623.57/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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