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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.25, 744.17 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.25, 744.17 and 315.34 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.25 : 744.17 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.25/744.17 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.25x = 744.17 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.25x = 234,663.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,663.13/539.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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