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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.15, 978.51 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.15, 978.51 and 343.91 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.15 : 978.51 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.15/978.51 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.15x = 978.51 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.15x = 336,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,523.11/652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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