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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 977.04 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 977.04 and 343.56 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 977.04 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/977.04 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 977.04 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 335,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,671.86/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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