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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.26, 810.90 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.26, 810.90 and 334.20 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.26 : 810.90 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.26/810.90 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.26x = 810.90 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.26x = 271,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,003.07/540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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