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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 998.90 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 998.90 and 341.12 is: 511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 998.90 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/998.90 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 998.90 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 340,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,744.77/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.67

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