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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539, 743.86 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539, 743.86 and 332.04 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539 : 743.86 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539/743.86 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539x = 743.86 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539x = 246,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,991.27/539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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