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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.36, 743.96 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.36, 743.96 and 350.58 is: 483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.36 : 743.96 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.36/743.96 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.36x = 743.96 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.36x = 260,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,817.50/539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.57

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