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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 998.40 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 998.40 and 341.48 is: 511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 998.40 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/998.40 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 998.40 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 340,933.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,933.63/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.76

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