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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.13, 744.27 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.13, 744.27 and 365.40 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.13 : 744.27 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.13/744.27 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.13x = 744.27 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.13x = 271,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,956.26/539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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