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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.91, 810.38 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.91, 810.38 and 334.88 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.91 : 810.38 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.91/810.38 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.91x = 810.38 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.91x = 271,374.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,374.33/539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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