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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 999.96 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 999.96 and 341.16 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 999.96 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/999.96 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 999.96 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 341,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,146.35/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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