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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.03, 744.10 and 392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.03, 744.10 and 392.78 is: 542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.03 : 744.10 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.03/744.10 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.03x = 744.10 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.03x = 292,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,268.48/539.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.21

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