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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 998.84 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 998.84 and 341.30 is: 511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 998.84 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/998.84 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 998.84 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 340,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,904.09/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.71

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