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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.60, 998.55 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.60, 998.55 and 341.16 is: 511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.60 : 998.55 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.60/998.55 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.60x = 998.55 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.60x = 340,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,665.32/666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.05

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