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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.70, 999.63 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.70, 999.63 and 341.70 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.70 : 999.63 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.70/999.63 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.70x = 999.63 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.70x = 341,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,573.57/665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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