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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 998.73 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 998.73 and 341.55 is: 511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 998.73 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/998.73 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 998.73 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 341,116.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,116.23/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.91

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