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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.04, 743.67 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.04, 743.67 and 329.16 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.04 : 743.67 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.04/743.67 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.04x = 743.67 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.04x = 244,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,786.42/539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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