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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 997.29 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 997.29 and 340.74 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 997.29 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/997.29 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 997.29 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 339,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,816.59/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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