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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.58, 979.26 and 344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.58, 979.26 and 344.65 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.58 : 979.26 = 344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.58/979.26 = 344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.58x = 979.26 × 344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.58x = 337,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,501.96/652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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