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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.21, 998.04 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.21, 998.04 and 340.49 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.21 : 998.04 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.21/998.04 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.21x = 998.04 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.21x = 339,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,822.64/665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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