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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.22, 744.48 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.22, 744.48 and 340.14 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.22 : 744.48 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.22/744.48 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.22x = 744.48 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.22x = 253,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,227.43/539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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