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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 809.88 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 809.88 and 334.72 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 809.88 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/809.88 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 809.88 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 271,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,083.03/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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