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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.95, 998.47 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.95, 998.47 and 341.05 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.95 : 998.47 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.95/998.47 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.95x = 998.47 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.95x = 340,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,528.19/665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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