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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.90, 998.76 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.90, 998.76 and 341.27 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.90 : 998.76 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.90/998.76 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.90x = 998.76 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.90x = 340,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,844.94/665.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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