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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 811.02 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 811.02 and 335 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 811.02 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/811.02 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 811.02 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 271,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,691.70/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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