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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 998.53 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 998.53 and 341.15 is: 511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 998.53 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/998.53 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 998.53 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 340,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,648.51/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.82

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