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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.21, 743.91 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.21, 743.91 and 382.12 is: 527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.21 : 743.91 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.21/743.91 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.21x = 743.91 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.21x = 284,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,262.89/539.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.18

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