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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.29, 996.11 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.29, 996.11 and 339.06 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.29 : 996.11 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.29/996.11 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.29x = 996.11 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.29x = 337,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,741.06/665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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