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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 999.93 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 999.93 and 341 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 999.93 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/999.93 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 999.93 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 340,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,976.13/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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