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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.52, 810.06 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.52, 810.06 and 334.36 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.52 : 810.06 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.52/810.06 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.52x = 810.06 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.52x = 270,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,851.66/540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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