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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.43, 744.35 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.43, 744.35 and 362.36 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.43 : 744.35 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.43/744.35 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.43x = 744.35 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.43x = 269,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,719.85/539.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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