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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.24, 743.64 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.24, 743.64 and 329.45 is: 454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.24 : 743.64 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.24/743.64 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.24x = 743.64 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.24x = 244,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,992.20/539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.33

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