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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.04, 810.32 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.04, 810.32 and 334.16 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.04 : 810.32 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.04/810.32 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.04x = 810.32 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.04x = 270,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,776.53/540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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