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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 998.43 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 998.43 and 341.24 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 998.43 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/998.43 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 998.43 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 340,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,704.25/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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