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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.49, 998.44 and 341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.49, 998.44 and 341.09 is: 511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.49 : 998.44 = 341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.49/998.44 = 341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.49x = 998.44 × 341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.49x = 340,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,552.05/665.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.73

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