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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.33, 998.45 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.33, 998.45 and 340.92 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.33 : 998.45 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.33/998.45 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.33x = 998.45 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.33x = 340,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,391.57/665.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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