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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.89, 999.44 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.89, 999.44 and 341.48 is: 512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.89 : 999.44 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.89/999.44 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.89x = 999.44 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.89x = 341,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,288.77/665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.53

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