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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.31, 744.13 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.31, 744.13 and 318.18 is: 439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.31 : 744.13 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.31/744.13 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.31x = 744.13 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.31x = 236,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,767.28/539.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.02

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