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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539, 743.88 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539, 743.88 and 306.20 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539 : 743.88 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539/743.88 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539x = 743.88 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539x = 227,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,776.06/539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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