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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.54, 744.64 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.54, 744.64 and 303.50 is: 418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.54 : 744.64 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.54/744.64 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.54x = 744.64 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.54x = 225,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,999.34/539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.88

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