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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.03, 743.28 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.03, 743.28 and 364.07 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.03 : 743.28 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.03/743.28 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.03x = 743.28 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.03x = 270,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,606.44/539.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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