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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.13, 999.50 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.13, 999.50 and 341.73 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.13 : 999.50 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.13/999.50 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.13x = 999.50 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.13x = 341,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,559.14/666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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