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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 997.70 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 997.70 and 340.52 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 997.70 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/997.70 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 997.70 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 339,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,736.80/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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