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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 997.74 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 997.74 and 340.44 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 997.74 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/997.74 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 997.74 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 339,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,670.61/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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