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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.57, 995.61 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.57, 995.61 and 340.15 is: 509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.57 : 995.61 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.57/995.61 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.57x = 995.61 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.57x = 338,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,656.74/664.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.59

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