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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.17, 810.21 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.17, 810.21 and 334.76 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.17 : 810.21 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.17/810.21 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.17x = 810.21 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.17x = 271,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,225.90/540.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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