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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.95, 810.02 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.95, 810.02 and 334.75 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.95 : 810.02 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.95/810.02 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.95x = 810.02 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.95x = 271,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,150.50/539.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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