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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 998.49 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 998.49 and 340.94 is: 510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 998.49 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/998.49 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 998.49 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 340,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,425.18/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.95

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