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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 809.46 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 809.46 and 334.71 is: 500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 809.46 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/809.46 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 809.46 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 270,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,934.36/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.94

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