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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.59, 999.68 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.59, 999.68 and 341.91 is: 512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.59 : 999.68 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.59/999.68 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.59x = 999.68 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.59x = 341,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,798.88/666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.76

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