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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 997.62 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 997.62 and 340.98 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 997.62 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/997.62 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 997.62 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 340,168.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,168.47/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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