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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 979.41 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.68, 979.41 and 344.76 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.68 : 979.41 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.68/979.41 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.68x = 979.41 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.68x = 337,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,661.39/652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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