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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.27, 976.51 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.27, 976.51 and 343.39 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.27 : 976.51 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.27/976.51 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.27x = 976.51 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.27x = 335,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,323.77/652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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