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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 998.80 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 998.80 and 341.26 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 998.80 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/998.80 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 998.80 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 340,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,850.49/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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