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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.43, 998.06 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.43, 998.06 and 340.80 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.43 : 998.06 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.43/998.06 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.43x = 998.06 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.43x = 340,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,137.14/665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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