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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 977.46 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 977.46 and 343.53 is: 514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 977.46 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/977.46 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 977.46 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 335,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,786.83/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.69

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