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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.36, 744 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.36, 744 and 332 is: 457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.36 : 744 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.36/744 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.36x = 744 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.36x = 247,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,008/539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.96

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