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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.38, 979.72 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.38, 979.72 and 344.50 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.38 : 979.72 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.38/979.72 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.38x = 979.72 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.38x = 337,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,513.54/653.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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