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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.52, 744.70 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.52, 744.70 and 318.52 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.52 : 744.70 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.52/744.70 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.52x = 744.70 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.52x = 237,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,201.84/539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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