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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.06, 996.17 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.06, 996.17 and 340.65 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.06 : 996.17 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.06/996.17 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.06x = 996.17 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.06x = 339,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,343.61/665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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