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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.39, 977.85 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.39, 977.85 and 343.58 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.39 : 977.85 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.39/977.85 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.39x = 977.85 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.39x = 335,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,969.70/652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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