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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.30, 744.03 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.30, 744.03 and 318.17 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.30 : 744.03 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.30/744.03 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.30x = 744.03 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.30x = 236,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,724.30/539.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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