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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.54, 744.66 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.54, 744.66 and 392.60 is: 541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.54 : 744.66 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.54/744.66 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.54x = 744.66 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.54x = 292,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,353.52/539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.86

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