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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 997.05 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 997.05 and 339.69 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 997.05 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/997.05 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 997.05 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 338,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,692.93/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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