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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.55, 744.63 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.55, 744.63 and 312.50 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.55 : 744.63 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.55/744.63 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.55x = 744.63 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.55x = 232,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,693.15/539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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