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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.79, 999.05 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.79, 999.05 and 341.16 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.79 : 999.05 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.79/999.05 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.79x = 999.05 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.79x = 340,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,835.90/665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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