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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.06, 743.72 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.06, 743.72 and 329.16 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.06 : 743.72 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.06/743.72 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.06x = 743.72 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.06x = 244,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,803.70/539.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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