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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.86, 997.30 and 340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.86, 997.30 and 340.06 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.86 : 997.30 = 340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.86/997.30 = 340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.86x = 997.30 × 340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.86x = 339,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,141.84/664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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