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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.52, 744.96 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.52, 744.96 and 441.60 is: 609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.52 : 744.96 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.52/744.96 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.52x = 744.96 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.52x = 328,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,974.34/539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.75

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