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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.03, 977.60 and 343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.03, 977.60 and 343.55 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.03 : 977.60 = 343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.03/977.60 = 343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.03x = 977.60 × 343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.03x = 335,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,857.78/652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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