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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.19, 744.12 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.19, 744.12 and 342.63 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.19 : 744.12 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.19/744.12 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.19x = 744.12 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.19x = 254,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,957.84/539.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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