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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 999.27 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 999.27 and 341.34 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 999.27 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/999.27 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 999.27 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 341,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,090.82/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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