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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.08, 744.06 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.08, 744.06 and 364.60 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.08 : 744.06 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.08/744.06 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.08x = 744.06 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.08x = 271,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,284.28/539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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