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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.02, 996.61 and 339.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.02, 996.61 and 339.70 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.02 : 996.61 = 339.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.02/996.61 = 339.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.02x = 996.61 × 339.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.02x = 338,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,546.72/665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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