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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.39, 744.42 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.39, 744.42 and 306.50 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.39 : 744.42 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.39/744.42 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.39x = 744.42 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.39x = 228,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,164.73/539.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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