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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.16, 743.88 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.16, 743.88 and 329.11 is: 454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.16 : 743.88 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.16/743.88 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.16x = 743.88 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.16x = 244,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,821.91/539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.08

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