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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.17, 744.08 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.17, 744.08 and 318.13 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.17 : 744.08 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.17/744.08 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.17x = 744.08 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.17x = 236,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,710.72/539.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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