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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.31, 998.02 and 340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.31, 998.02 and 340.91 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.31 : 998.02 = 340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.31/998.02 = 340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.31x = 998.02 × 340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.31x = 340,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,234.18/665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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