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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.22, 744.39 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.22, 744.39 and 382.62 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.22 : 744.39 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.22/744.39 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.22x = 744.39 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.22x = 284,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,818.50/539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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