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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.77, 997.73 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.77, 997.73 and 340.45 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.77 : 997.73 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.77/997.73 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.77x = 997.73 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.77x = 339,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,677.18/665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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