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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.53, 811.06 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.53, 811.06 and 335.04 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.53 : 811.06 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.53/811.06 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.53x = 811.06 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.53x = 271,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,740.58/540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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