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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 998.40 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 998.40 and 341.04 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 998.40 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/998.40 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 998.40 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 340,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,494.34/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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