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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.29, 743.97 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.29, 743.97 and 318.12 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.29 : 743.97 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.29/743.97 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.29x = 743.97 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.29x = 236,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,671.74/539.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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