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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.30, 809.10 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.30, 809.10 and 334.02 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.30 : 809.10 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.30/809.10 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.30x = 809.10 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.30x = 270,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,255.58/540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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