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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.66, 742.98 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.66, 742.98 and 439.38 is: 607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.66 : 742.98 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.66/742.98 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.66x = 742.98 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.66x = 326,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,450.55/537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.17

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