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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 999.18 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 999.18 and 340.52 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 999.18 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/999.18 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 999.18 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 340,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,240.77/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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