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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.24, 810.41 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.24, 810.41 and 334.68 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.24 : 810.41 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.24/810.41 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.24x = 810.41 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.24x = 271,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,226.35/540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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