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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.36, 744.14 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.36, 744.14 and 315.19 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.36 : 744.14 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.36/744.14 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.36x = 744.14 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.36x = 234,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,540.19/539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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