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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 998.64 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 998.64 and 340.96 is: 511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 998.64 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/998.64 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 998.64 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 340,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,496.29/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.01

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