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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.87, 998.13 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.87, 998.13 and 341.06 is: 511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.87 : 998.13 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.87/998.13 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.87x = 998.13 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.87x = 340,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,422.22/665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.24

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