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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.30, 744.22 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.30, 744.22 and 350.44 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.30 : 744.22 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.30/744.22 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.30x = 744.22 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.30x = 260,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,804.46/539.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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