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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 998.68 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 998.68 and 341.08 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 998.68 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/998.68 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 998.68 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 340,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,626.43/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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