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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.13, 743.70 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.13, 743.70 and 391.51 is: 540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.13 : 743.70 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.13/743.70 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.13x = 743.70 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.13x = 291,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,165.99/539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.07

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