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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.24, 744.39 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.24, 744.39 and 382.19 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.24 : 744.39 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.24/744.39 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.24x = 744.39 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.24x = 284,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,494.69/539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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