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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.66, 810.90 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.66, 810.90 and 334.74 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.66 : 810.90 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.66/810.90 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.66x = 810.90 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.66x = 271,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,440.67/540.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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