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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.04, 743.90 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.04, 743.90 and 317.96 is: 438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.04 : 743.90 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.04/743.90 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.04x = 743.90 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.04x = 236,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,530.44/539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.80

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