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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.16, 744.06 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.16, 744.06 and 342.60 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.16 : 744.06 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.16/744.06 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.16x = 744.06 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.16x = 254,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,914.96/539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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