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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 741.69 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 741.69 and 439.14 is: 606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 741.69 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/741.69 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 741.69 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 325,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,705.75/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.46

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