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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.12, 997.14 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.12, 997.14 and 340.76 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.12 : 997.14 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.12/997.14 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.12x = 997.14 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.12x = 339,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,785.43/665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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