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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.36, 743.52 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.36, 743.52 and 434.32 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.36 : 743.52 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.36/743.52 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.36x = 743.52 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.36x = 322,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,925.61/539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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