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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.22, 744.15 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.22, 744.15 and 303.21 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.22 : 744.15 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.22/744.15 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.22x = 744.15 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.22x = 225,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,633.72/539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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