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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.44, 997.26 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.44, 997.26 and 340.36 is: 510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.44 : 997.26 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.44/997.26 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.44x = 997.26 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.44x = 339,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,427.41/665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.08

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