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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.50, 997.80 and 340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.50, 997.80 and 340.60 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.50 : 997.80 = 340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.50/997.80 = 340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.50x = 997.80 × 340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.50x = 339,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,850.68/665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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