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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 811.07 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 811.07 and 335.43 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 811.07 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/811.07 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 811.07 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 272,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,055.53/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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