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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.35, 977.29 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.35, 977.29 and 343.14 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.35 : 977.29 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.35/977.29 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.35x = 977.29 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.35x = 335,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,347.29/652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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