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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.39, 998.67 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.39, 998.67 and 341.08 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.39 : 998.67 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.39/998.67 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.39x = 998.67 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.39x = 340,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,626.36/666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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