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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 977.01 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 977.01 and 344.16 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 977.01 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/977.01 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 977.01 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 336,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,247.76/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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