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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.08, 743.62 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.08, 743.62 and 342.28 is: 472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.08 : 743.62 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.08/743.62 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.08x = 743.62 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.08x = 254,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,526.25/539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.15

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