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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.41, 810.87 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.41, 810.87 and 334.92 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.41 : 810.87 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.41/810.87 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.41x = 810.87 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.41x = 271,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,575.69/540.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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