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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 996.30 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 996.30 and 339.75 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 996.30 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/996.30 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 996.30 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 338,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,492.93/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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