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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 810.84 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 810.84 and 335.52 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 810.84 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/810.84 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 810.84 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 272,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,053.04/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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