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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.51, 999.15 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.51, 999.15 and 341.49 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.51 : 999.15 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.51/999.15 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.51x = 999.15 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.51x = 341,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,202.20/666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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