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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 998.31 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 998.31 and 341.40 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 998.31 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/998.31 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 998.31 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 340,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,823.03/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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