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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.88, 998.16 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.88, 998.16 and 340.52 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.88 : 998.16 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.88/998.16 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.88x = 998.16 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.88x = 339,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,893.44/665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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