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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.27, 744.09 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.27, 744.09 and 329.50 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.27 : 744.09 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.27/744.09 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.27x = 744.09 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.27x = 245,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,175.60/539.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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