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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.74, 998.97 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.74, 998.97 and 341.38 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.74 : 998.97 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.74/998.97 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.74x = 998.97 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.74x = 341,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,028.38/665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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