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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 976.89 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 976.89 and 343.64 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 976.89 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/976.89 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 976.89 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 335,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,698.48/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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