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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 999.34 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 999.34 and 341.72 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 999.34 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/999.34 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 999.34 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 341,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,492.36/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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