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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.61, 997.61 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.61, 997.61 and 340.80 is: 510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.61 : 997.61 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.61/997.61 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.61x = 997.61 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.61x = 339,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,983.78/665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.79

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