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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.69, 999.07 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.69, 999.07 and 341.15 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.69 : 999.07 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.69/999.07 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.69x = 999.07 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.69x = 340,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,826.88/665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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