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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 999.33 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 999.33 and 341.68 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 999.33 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/999.33 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 999.33 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 341,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,451.07/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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