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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 998.73 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 998.73 and 341.52 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 998.73 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/998.73 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 998.73 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 341,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,086.27/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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