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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.17, 744.12 and 342.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.17, 744.12 and 342.67 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.17 : 744.12 = 342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.17/744.12 = 342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.17x = 744.12 × 342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.17x = 254,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,987.60/539.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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