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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 997.03 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 997.03 and 340.15 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 997.03 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/997.03 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 997.03 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 339,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,139.75/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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