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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 1,000.20 and 341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 1,000.20 and 341.90 is: 513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 1,000.20 = 341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/1,000.20 = 341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 1,000.20 × 341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 341,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,963.38/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.12

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