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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 809.32 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 809.32 and 334.95 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 809.32 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/809.32 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 809.32 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 271,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,081.73/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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