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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.37, 743.61 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.37, 743.61 and 406.02 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.37 : 743.61 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.37/743.61 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.37x = 743.61 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.37x = 301,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,920.53/539.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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