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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.14, 997.80 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.14, 997.80 and 340.30 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.14 : 997.80 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.14/997.80 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.14x = 997.80 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.14x = 339,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,551.34/665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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