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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 998.76 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 998.76 and 341.36 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 998.76 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/998.76 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 998.76 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 340,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,936.71/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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