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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.85, 998.33 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.85, 998.33 and 341.49 is: 512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.85 : 998.33 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.85/998.33 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.85x = 998.33 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.85x = 340,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,918.00/665.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.00

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