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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 740.40 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 740.40 and 439.20 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 740.40 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/740.40 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 740.40 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 325,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,183.68/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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