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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665, 997.66 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665, 997.66 and 340.28 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665 : 997.66 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665/997.66 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665x = 997.66 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665x = 339,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,483.74/665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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