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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.13, 744.03 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.13, 744.03 and 318.06 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.13 : 744.03 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.13/744.03 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.13x = 744.03 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.13x = 236,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,646.18/539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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