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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.12, 744 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.12, 744 and 329.28 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.12 : 744 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.12/744 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.12x = 744 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.12x = 244,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,984.32/539.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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